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Meanings of provoked in English

Incited, especially deliberately, to anger.

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Examples for "aggravated"
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The situation has been aggravated recently by floods caused by heavy rain.
The Guardian
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And the political crisis involving President King further aggravated Liberia's economic woes.
This child will be great
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Police said they had arrested the group on suspicion of aggravated trespass.
Reuters
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What aggravated the situation is the fact that slaves were treated differently.
The South African
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But the mere play of personal forces in themselves aggravated the antagonism.
The Railroad Builders: A Chronicle of the Welding of the States
Usage of provoked in English
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The criticism from western Europe has provoked a sharp response from Kiev.
The Guardian
2
Few diseases in human history have provoked greater public fear than leprosy.
The Irish Times
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Israel claimed Hamas had intentionally provoked the violence, a charge Hamas denied.
Radio NZ
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It provoked outrage on Monday among environmental campaigners and free speech advocates.
The Guardian
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In fact, it has spawned a national debate and provoked widespread anger.
The South African
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The broadcast on the Nessma TV station provoked significant protests last year.
The Irish Times
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The examination provoked the same original remark in regard to the child.
Selected Stories of Bret Harte
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You'd have to find out which particular note provoked which emotional effect.
The Flanders Panel
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The release of IPCA's report has provoked strong reactions across New Zealand.
Radio NZ
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But his plan has provoked criticism from both sides of the issue.
Reuters
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That has provoked widespread criticism from all parties, including rival leadership candidates.
Reuters
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It has provoked national protests and petitions, particularly from artists and intellectuals.
The Irish Times
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The plans provoked an epic battle that included mass demonstrations across Australia.
The Guardian
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Fear provoked by the scandal has spread easily among the tense population.
The Guardian
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Said to a real gentleman, these words would have provoked a duel.
The system of the world
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The images provoked international criticism and further inflamed sectarian passions in Iraq.
Reuters
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